Providing quality, inspiring innovation and delivering value is what we set out to achieve at Priory Healthcare. Enabling our patients with mental health difficulties to receive a truly integrated and holistic approach to their treatment, regardless of complexity or severity, thanks to the knowledge and expertise of our multidisciplinary clinical teams.

Priory Hospital Bristol offers calming and recovery focused inpatient treatment for up to 85 service users as well as day care and outpatient services. Personalised treatment programmes are delivered by our multidisciplinary team, specialising in the management and treatment of acute and complex mental health problems.

The role:
We are looking to recruit personable, flexible and motivated Nurses (RMN / RNLD & RGN) to deliver first class care to our patients. You will be involved in the personal care and meeting the psychological needs of a diverse group of service users with varying degrees of mental and physical issues.
The Role:

Deliver prescribed care to a defined group within an agreed framework.

Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes and acting as the patients named nurse.

Accurately observe and engage with patients in order to assess their need and evaluate their progress.

Monitor and review Nursing Care plans.

Evaluate and respond to changes in patient condition and needs.

Deal proactively and effectively with suggestions and complaints from patients and their families / carers.

Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Multi-Disciplinary team

Participate in regular clinical and non-clinical meetings and attend other meetings as requested

Prioritise nursing duties and delegate appropriately and effectively within the shift co-ordination Framework, working as nurse in charge as required, ensuring as far as reasonable practicable a safe environment.

Maintain a continued level of personal professional development in accordance to preceptorship and revalidation.

Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests, enquiries and suggestions.

Helps to promote and to maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patient / relatives and carers

Participate in clinical supervision and reflective practice at least Monthly.

Undertake the role of "Preceptor" to newly qualified staff.

Work in accordance with safeguarding adult and children policies and requirements.

Ensure the requirements of the Mental Health, Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberty Standards are met.

Demonstrates a positive attitude and commitment to change, improvement and quality.

Ability to develop and use flexible and innovative approaches to practise.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What we offer

Career development opportunities with available exposure to other services lines within the Hospital

Onsite highly subsidised restaurants

Free on-site parking

SMART Pension

Online benefits and cash back rewards such as Cycle to work scheme

*terms and conditions apply

About us

From education to hospitals, care homes and secure facilities, the Priory Group of Companies offers individually tailored, multidisciplinary treatment programmes for those with complex educational needs or requiring acute, long-term and respite mental healthcare.

The integrated strength of each service provides a seamless transition for the individual as they progress between higher and lower dependency care and across services. This unique approach ensures that every individual has the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes and qu